"Master and Commander" Madness

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1. What type of vessel is the Sophie? First rater Brig Frigate Snow

2. What is Stephen's heritage? Spanish and Irish Irish and French Spanish and French Irish and Catalan

3. Why was Jack turned before the mast? Petulance Fighting Lying Lechery

4. Who is Jack's idol? Captain Harte Lord Nelson Napoleon General Aubrey

5. Jack hath a lean and hungry look. True False

6. What is Mowett's special talent? (He is a ____.) painter poet singer cellist

7. What is the secret to Jack's reputation as "Lucky Jack"? Beginner's luck Psychic powers Extraordinary bravery Insider information

8. Why does Dillon hold Jack in contempt? He wants Jack to capture more merchant ships. Jack is a cold and unfair captain. Jack is a lapsed Catholic. He thinks Jack is a coward.

9. How do Stephen and Dillon know each other? Birdwatching expeditions in Spain Philosophical societies in London Wine tastings in France Secret societies in Ireland

10. Why was Jack court-martialed? He disobeyed orders. He lost the Sophie. He was caught with Molly Harte. Other captains were jealous of his luck.

11. What bothers Jack about his position as Master and Commander? The isolation Having Captain Harte as his superior The great responsibility Being unable to have women aboard without being a hypocrite

12. What is the Sophie's greatest achievement? Defeating the Desaix Discovering the secret shipping lanes Protecting the mail packet Capturing the Cacafuego

13. Why does Jack so long to be made a post captain? His advancement to admiral would be assured. His destiny would be under his control. His percentage of his captures would be greater. He could go home.

14. What is a quick way to distinguish a master and commander from a post captain? His sword His hair His customary title His epaulette

15. How does Jack gain Dillon's respect? Blowing up the fort at Almoraira Playing exquisite music on his fiddle Romancing Molly Harte Eagerly chasing merchant ships

16. What did Mowett do, when they were watching the Spanish ships from the Rock of Gibraltar, that made Jack wonder about the current state of the Navy, which had changed so much since he was a boy. Mowett answered back when Jack gave him an order. Mowett brought Jack a piece of cake to eat. Mowett wept at the thought that they might all be found guilty at the court-martial. Mowett confided that he would rather read poetry than fight.

17. Where does Stephen mess? The quarterdeck The orlop The gunroom Jack's cabin

18. Who was not Jack's mistress? Lady Warren Mercedes Mrs. Harte Sally

19. What is unusual about Stephen's assistant? He is a dreamcatcher. He is a sin eater. He is a wool gatherer. He is a mindreader.

20. What was an unexpected negative of the capture of the Cacafuego? Too many women began vying for Jack's attention. Jack was placed in a higher tax bracket. Dillon was killed. Jack's peers grew jealous and cold toward him.

21. Which expression causes Stephen distress? "Lose not a minute!" "Sail ho!" "Silence fore and aft!" "Shot your gun!"

22. What happened to Stephen's asp? It spoiled. It was eaten by a hawk. It escaped. It was destroyed after it bit Jack.

23. What breach of etiquette did Jack commit, while on parole and awaiting his court-martial? He reported to Admiral Saumarez on the state of the French ships. He continued to wear his sword. He visited Molly Harte. He helped repair ships to be used to fight France.

24. How does Jack know Lord Keith's wife? They were at school together. They met at a concert in Port Mahon. They were both friends of Heneage Dundas. They were childhood neighbors.

25. What is the penalty for sodomy? No grog for a week Twelve lashes at the grating Death Dismissal from the service